The Arkansas Tech University Division of Student Affairs recognized students, faculty and staff who contributed to the quality of place at ATU during the 2023-24 academic year by hosting its annual Evening of Excellence on Monday, April 29, at the Hull Building Student Union.
Below, in the order they were revealed, are the awards announced during that event.
Campus Recreation
Female Official of the Year: Essynce Norwood
Male Official of the Year: Brice Hill
Rookie of the Year: Damien Jordan
Most Improved Official: Chris Stafford
Scorekeeper of the Year: Kiaja Davis
Supervisor of the Year: Bri McGee
Sorority Cup: Delta Zeta
Fraternity Cup: Kappa Sigma
Intramural Female Athlete of the Year: Hayley Lunsford
Intramural Male Athlete of the Year: Austin Palazzi
Residence Life
Living Learning Community (LLC) Student of the Year: Lauren Kirkland
Student Staff Rookie of the Year: Luke Brown
Student Staff Member of the Year: Archie Stovall
Janet Roys Award for Distinguished Service Award: Cody Neal
Campus Life Service Excellence Award (100+ Community Service Hours)
Kaylyn Aguirre
Breckyn Ballard
London Barnes
Olivia Barnes
Graysen Berry
Kristen Brown
Adriana Cooney
Emma Crenshaw
Carly Dunlap
Elizabeth Durning
Rachel Fantinel
Allicen Fight
Cassie Fisher
Emily Godoy
Alyssa Gray
Noel Haas
Arissa Harrish
Ally Hays
John Hiland
Brooke Holt
Ihuoma Ilechukwu
Olivia Johnson
Sydney Keaton
Abagail Kibbe
Abigail Lochala
Zoe Lott
Savannah McLaughlin
Lynnlee Mitchell
Monica Mitchell
Robin Neihouse
Gracie Palmer
William Sappington
Hannah Stone
Shimin Su
Stephanie Swatzel
Samantha Thiele
Student Leader of the Year
Hayden Eason
Outstanding Orientation Leaders
Karlee Castleman
Paige Davis
Collin Easterling
Cogan Hester
Kadence Lane
Dru Little
Lance Phillips
Bryce Smith
Carson Smith
Ellie Stokes
Student Government Association Senator of the Year
Charles Moton
Professor of the Year
Dr. Mary J. Trotter, assistant professor of music
Fraternity and Sorority Life Advisor of the Year
Dr. Aubrey Holt, Delta Zeta
Fraternity and Sorority Partner of the Year
ATU Health and Wellness Center
Fraternity Member of the Year
Brady Lyle, Alpha Tau Omega
Sorority Member of the Year
Lynnlee Mitchell, Alpha Sigma Tau
Student Activities Board
Go-Getter Award: Noah Sumler
Helping Hand Award: Lance Phillips
Innovator Award: Jada Jenkins
Green and Gold Award: Ashlyn Knotts
MVP Award: Laken Rudelis
Superstar Award: Jae Thomas
Charitable Fundrasier of the Year
Zeta Tau Alpha’s “Think Pink” Week
Community Service Project of the Year
R.I.D.E.’s “Ready Russellville” Project
New Organization of the Year
Mental Health Awareness Society
Student Organization Member of the Year
Nikki Victory, First-Gen Organization
Student Organization President of the Year
Madison Starks, Student Activities Board
Event/Program of the Year
Pi Kappa Alpha, Nightmare at McEver
Green and Gold Spirit of Arkansas Tech Award
John Hiland
Autumn Stoll
Outstanding Faculty/Staff Student Organization Advisor of the Year
Cody Neal, Arkansas Tech Fishing Club
Cupola Award
Megan Toland, associate professor of journalism
